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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,473.64, 341,255.46 and 146,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,473.64, 341,255.46 and 146,852.20 is: 202,502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,473.64 : 341,255.46 = 146,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,473.64/341,255.46 = 146,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,473.64x = 341,255.46 × 146,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,473.64x = 50,114,115,063.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,114,115,063.01/247,473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,502.84

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